Numeric Allocation

This question type allows the respondent to enter numeric values and to see their total sum.

Questions of this type allow you to control the total sum of values entered by respondents. These questions are often used to ask for percentages that will sum to 100%, or to check for values, like in the example below, not to total more than 24 hours.

In a survey this type of question might look something like this:


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We are about to show you step by step how to implement this question

To add a 'Numeric Allocation' question to your survey select the Insert > New Question option on the 'Surveys > Questions' page, and then:

  1. Use the 'Please select a question type' drop-down box to select "Numeric Allocation".
  2. Type your question text in the 'Write your question below' text box.
  3. Enter the answer choices text in the 'Write answer choices below ' single line text fields.
  4. Select the 'Show/Hide on condition' option if you want to show or hide particular answer choices depending on the respondent's answers to the previous questions.
    For details on using this feature, consult the ' Optional Features' help chapter.
  5. 'Mode: Standard\Quick' Select the Standard mode to input each item in a different line or the Quick mode to input all the answer choices into the text box separating the choices by hitting the Enter key after each item.
  6. In the 'Calculate total sum' area specify the name of the 'Total' field and set limits for the sum total of the values input by respondents.
  • The New line link allows you to add a new answer line in the Standard mode if needed.
  • The up and down buttons allow you to move your answer choices up and down the list in the Standard mode.
  • The delete button removes the answer choice from the question in the Standard mode. A yellow-colored button means that you are not allowed to delete this answer option because you have respondents who have answered to it.
  • Use the 'Format' drop-down box to specify the type of content your respondents can input; all answers have the same format.
  • If none of predefined formats suit you, click Customize Formats and create your own types of content. For details consult the 'Customize Formats' help chapter.
  • "Select answer order" allows you to modify your answer order (randomize, alphabetize, etc) <more>

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